Best practice for parent-focused child sexual abuse prevention education in early childhood
A national call to action.
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the conversation on child sexual abuse.
The National Centre is a symbol of hope and an essential vehicle for action for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
Our strategic impact goals
Goal 1:
Empower victims and survivors
Goal 2:
Build sector capability and responsiveness
Goal 3:
Drive policy,
systems and
culture reform
Lived Experience
We centre the voices of people with lived experience, sharing their stories to guide change and foster understanding.
Malika’s Story
Malika’s abuse lasted almost 10 years and she shares her experience to help all children feel protected.
Paul’s Story
Paul’s abuse lasted more than 3 years – he shares his experience to make our community safer for children.
Latest Campaign
View our latest campaign working to create real and lasting change for victims and survivors, practitioners, communities and systems nationwide.
Voices for Action is a new campaign by the National Centre to hear directly from victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
The campaign – launched on the 7th anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse – provides a secure online portal for victims and survivors to share their views.
Our Knowledge Hub
Bringing together professional learning and resources dedicated to helping practitioners, organisations and the community prevent child sexual abuse and support victims and survivors.
The Change Academy
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Our community says it best
This Navigating Australia’s Child Safety Legislation webinar exceeded my expectations. The content was clear, well-structured, and directly applicable to my workplace. I walked away with knowledge and practical tools I can use immediately and a new level of confidence in my skills.
Kendra, 32
Corporate Partner Program
The Foundations of child sexual abuse course helped me further understand the impact of child sexual abuse and how as a parent, I can understand the signs within my community. I feel more capable and have more active awareness within my community to be a better person.
John, 27
Parent & Community Member
The webinar Legal insights: Guiding adult victims and survivors through Redress and compensation was an insightful watch that has helped me gain a better understanding of the impact for survivors and how I can be an active part of their recovery process in the community.
Thomas, 48
Workplace Supervisor
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Policy & Systems Reform
We advocate for changes to systems through targeted policy submissions and advocating for reforms grounded in research and lived experience
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee
Submission
This submission represents the National Centre’s position on the continuing operation of the National Redress Scheme.
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Early childhood education and care
Policy position
This policy position proposes national reforms to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care.
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Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission
Submission
This is a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) Inquiry into Justice Responses to Sexual Violence, with a focus on child sexual abuse.
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Research
We lead pioneering research to build evidence, deepen understanding, and improve responses to child sexual abuse.
Commissioned Research
In-house Research
News & Updates
We share the latest news, insights, and updates on our work, research, and events.
Help & Support
If you want to talk to someone about child sexual abuse or need support, you can contact one of these services:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
24 hours a day,
7 days a week
13YARN: 13 92 76
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
A culturally safe crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
For people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence and abuse
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service: 1300 657 380
9am-5pm, 7 days a week
For adults impacted by childhood trauma including child sexual abuse
QLife: 1800 184 527
3pm – midnight, 7 days a week
An LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
In an emergency, please call 000.